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C14H8O4 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
C14H8O4
formula, see observation
C14H6O2(OH)2
formula, see observation
72-48-0
CAS number
DEF

An orange crystalline compound made synthetically from anthraquinone and used in the manufacture of dyes and red pigments, and as an indicator and biological stain.

OBS

1,2-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C14H8O4 or C14H6O2(OH)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C14H8O4
formula, see observation
C14H6O2(OH)2
formula, see observation
72-48-0
CAS number
DEF

Colorant naturel produit synthétiquement et qui se présente sous la forme d'aiguilles rouge-orangé.

OBS

1,2-dihydroxyanthracène-9,10-dione : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C14H8O4 ou C14H6O2(OH)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C14H8O4
formula, see observation
C14H6O2(OH)2
formula, see observation
72-48-0
CAS number
DEF

Cristales de color rojo anaranjado o polvo amarillo pardo. Soluble en alcohol y éter. Poco soluble en agua. Poco tóxico. Combustible.

OBS

Fórmula química: C14H8O4 o C14H6O2(OH)2

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